Mrs Bullard Wins Bridge Prize at Brooklawn Club
Mrs A H Bullard won the prize at the Brooklawn Country Club bridge event sponsored by the women's committee. Mrs Wiesand Bartram of Sasco contributed a handsome silk picture frame. Luncheon prior featured Miss Lois Cole and Mrs Louis B Powe entertaining, with several couples delaying a wedding due to travel delays. Proceeds support the special relief committee and charity work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Bullard
Brooklawn Country Club
Wiesand Bartram
Sasco Till
Lois Cole
Clinton Avenue
Marlon Hlenshaw
Marjorie Deloss
Misa
Aline Paige
Louis B. Powe
Louise B. Warren
Charity Organization Society
Stratfwid
Frank 7. Japles
Waltar
B. Lashar
Sumner Simpson
William H. Griffith
Dever H. Warner
Jacob B. Klein
Richard T. Staples
Venrietta Bishop
David Day
New York City
Federation of YW Club Holds Banquet and Meeting
The Federation of clubs of the YW GAL held its annual business meeting and banquet with Miss Lily Howes and Miss Ding as principal speakers. Anna Dixon treasurer and Frances Gregory secretary were elected, with Beatrice Brown president and Mrs John Condon vice president. A tasteful program featured toasts led by Miss Ethel Sterling and included numerous club and squadron names from Jota Sigma to Dochi Kai. The event ended in lively conversation and sociable spirit among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Clubs of the
YW. Gal
Lily Howes
Alarguerite Richards
Federation
Miss Grown
Miss Ithards
Opra
Itis
Ethel Sterling
Swibel Rogers
Alguerite Jimliano
Agnes Buy
Ace
Ramana
Dochi Kai
Industrial Service Center
Emp Yed
Lllb L's
New York Prohibition Fraud Ring Exposed
An organized band of so called revenue agents allegedly worked under dishonest department heads and victimized more than 100 New York saloonkeepers. James J. Quigley announced the leaders cannot escape, with payments ranging from one dollar to 500 dollars and liquor seizures by imposters. The ring used badges to intimidate saloonkeepers and collect money. California wine and Kentucky whiskey shipments were said to flood New York, held up by car shortages. Officials urged druggists to follow federal rules to ensure liquor remains available for prescriptions amid influenza treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W York
James J. Quigley
Quigley
Quistey
Bennine Vrevernns
California
Pyo
Royal
Copeland
Brooklyn
United States
Tass
Jodas Ha
Red Cross Organized to Fight Influenza
Washington Tan 227A notes influenza recurrence would find American Red Cross chapters nationwide prepared to combat its spread. National headquarters says preparedness measures began last summer and the organization is ready to render service wherever needed. Mrs. H Allen of 75 Haddon Street is ill at home with quinsy. Miss Agnes Taynor of 109 Poplar Street has tonailitis at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Service
Washington
Tan
American Red Cross
Red Cross
H. ©. Allen
Haddon Street
Agnes Taynor
Poplar Street
February Socials at Brooklawn Country Club
Kenneth Wylie McNeil schedules a February program at Brooklawn with major event a February 2 dinner dance honoring Washington's Birthday. Speidel's Orchestra to provide music. Also Lincoln's birthday luncheon and bridge, St Valentine tea with progressive hearts party, and multiple hostess teas and dinner dances across dates February 2, 14, 21, and 28 with moving pictures and social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ars
Kenneth Wylie McNeil
Brooklawn Country’ Club
Washington
Speidel
Progressive Hearts
Memnett W. McNeil
Moving Pictures
Alison
Armistice Signed By Direct Order In Berlin
Berlin reports an armistice signed by direct order amid charges and countercharges in a German trial. Minister Erzberger defended his finances and wartime role as Helfferich accused him of graft. Hindenburg allegedly directed concessions if Allies refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Jan
Weltferich
Helfferich
Ergberger
Erdperger
Flo
Heltferich
Army to localize regiments for recruiting by state
The War department announces plans to localize all regiments for recruiting, contingent on Congress fixing the permanent army's se and character. Meanwhile, in order that men from the same section may associate, each regiment is allotted to a state or group of states to pool authorized strength back to the assigning states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
War Department
Congress
Orber
United States
Japan to Withdraw Troops From Siberia
Tokio dispatch announces Japan will pull its troops from Siberia. The withdrawal reflects achievement of Japan U S cooperation goal to support Czech Slovak troops in Siberia. Local Japanese newspapers carried the report today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jan
Japan
Iiberia
United States
Siberia
Worry Triggers Family Tragedy In Fort Wayne Area
In Harlan near Fort Wayne Indiana on January 22 William Spindler seventy killed his son his daughter in law and their three children before taking his own life investigators say worry over a real estate deal led to the murder suicide at the Spindler home in Harlan east of Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Waldo
Brooklawn Park
Barbara Waldo
Herbert Wafield
London
England
Mr. Wakefield
Fort Wayne
Ind
William Spindler
Spindler
Harlan
Fort Wie
Society of Social Hygiene to Meet Here
The annual meeting of the Connecticut Society of Social Hygiene will take place February 6 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium of the Health and Charities Department at Madison and Washington avenues. Health Officer Walter H. Brown Dr. Katharine B. Davis of New York and Dr. Eugene L. Swan will speak, with Professor C. J. A. Winslow of Yale Medical School acting as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Society of Social Hygiene
Health and Charities Department
Madison
Washington Avenues
Walter H. Brown
Katherine B. Davis
New York
Eugene L. Swan
C. J. A. Winslow
Yale Medical School
New Haven
Drunken fiesta floods Spanish village hospitals
In Granja near Madrid more than 500 villagers were sent to hospitals after one of Spain's largest drinking parties. Storm wreckage left whiskey casks on the beach and soldiers ferried them into town while everyone reportedly drank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Vilage
The Letters of Natalie to Evelyn about shopping and plans
Natalie writes from January time about meeting Hete at Buckingham Street for wicker furniture in a new home, noting sales and reductions. She describes baronial brown wicker and a glass topped table, plus a navy blue dress at Vogue Dress Shop with embroidery and a discounted price. She mentions buying mushrooms and walnuts at local stores and planning to order chocolates for Saturday specials at Lane’s ready store, closing with affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn
Hete
N. Buckingham
Compan
Helen
Acti
Melen
Vogue
Marie
R. T.whiting
Whiting
California
D. Lane
Meady
Society
Antique Mahogany Furniture and Decor Sale Items
A sale features mahogany sets with cane backs and velour upholstery including sunburst pillows and a tall settee, priced around 275, with a chaise longue in willow bronze tones at 83 regular and 73 sale. Also listed are towels, crash toweling, linen crash, books by Helen Bartlett Bridgman, and art prints with discounts on third floor items.
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Mrs. Bullard
Kathryn I. Phelan
Willimantic, Conn
John G. Corrigan
Rosedale Street
St. Augustine’'s R
James B. Nihil
T. Ti., Murphy
Madison Avenue
Corrigan Jett
New York State
Noble Avenue
Herbert
Pervis
Shelton
Kenneth, M. Ferris
Bridgeport Hospital
Julius Fer
Ligman Catlin
Mill Hill Avenue
Mo Mra
Daughters of Castile
Daughters of Isabella
State Court
Stamford
Knights of Columbus
Atlantic Street
Barnum
Richard I
Brooklawn Avenue
Wis
Stratfield Players
Cabd
Stratfield Baptist Church
Ethel Knot
Emily Jackman
Helen Rowe
Mabel Edwards
Tren Blackman
Sarah
Knights of the Silver Ring
Cayal-laro
Wutitorium
Imo's
Arthur Preston
City
Richard Tioldon
York
Fam
A. J. Merwin
Nobie Avenue
Mier
George Peet
Pilestine
Nina Volmt
Philadelphia
Lucile Godfrey
Lafarette Street
Frank D. Beano
Washington Terrace
Atlantic City
N. J
Beach P
Washington, Bc
David
Park Theatre
Pebynury
Lea Blank
Blank
Wocery
The
International Institute of the YW. G A
Beach Street
Alvs
Carolyn B. Poremms
Bridgenort Art League
Lyman Cath
H.W. Edwards
Main Street
P. C. Club
Covet Congregational Church
Missionary Society of the Church
Amis Ruth Wilson
Gertrude Tesch
Evelyn MacPhieson
Grace Barrett
Kathryn Chase
Edna Clark
Ruth Burrell
Harriet
Phyllis White
Evelyn MacPhisson
George Oddy
D. Cronin
Iranistan Avenue
Stohr
State Street
Bridgeport, Hospital
Agnes Gray
Homestead Avenue
Pittsburgh
Elizabeth V. Mahon
Florence Lilley
Broadway
Stratford
Miss Mahon
Miss . Mahon
E. Olson
4A. Southard
I. Kelso
E. Peck
M. Keane
BE. Baker
Misa A. Jones
M. Jessner
J. Finn
J. Fitz
W. Vanderveen
Selig
Ana G
A Selig
Tvt
Bridgeport Corfort Club
Broad Street
John Bray
William Price
GeVassnter
Arrs Brown
Sullivan
Travis
POST
Postum Cereal Co
Battle Creek
Michigan
Banoue
Beatrice Brown
Miss Sterling
AY Country Club
iMys
K. W. McNeil
Raberger
Hindenberg
Aumy Phin
Society OF Social Hygiene
Ba Vela
Baltimore
Hiram Wesley Free
Pennsylvania Railroad
Conemaugh
City of
Johnstown
Othe City
Orangeville
Areth Fenner
Bridgeport
Bank Lldg
Natalie
Hawyn
Apply Employment Office
Warner Bros. CO
Seaside Institute
Che
Read
Helen Bartlett Bridgman
Lantern St
China
Priscilla
John Philip Sousa
Alma Tadema
Gaisborough
Maxfield Parrish
Allah
Gainborough
Peter de Hoogh
Sir Joshua Reynolds
Mrs. Carmac
Fred Thompson
Toys
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